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This Popular Delaware County Vacation Spot Can Be Expensive for Retirees
Ocean City, New Jersey is a great place to visit but it will cost you if you want to retire there. With 40 percent of American adults having less than $300 saved, it’s critical these days that retirees find a place to live that they can afford, writes Cameron Huddleston and Amber Barkley for GoBankingRates.
American Airlines flight makes sudden landing at PHL after potential mechanical issue
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- An American Airlines flight that departed Philadelphia on Saturday morning had to return before it could complete its trip, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said.The flight, American Airlines 4372, landed out of caution after a "potential mechanical issue" was detected, a spokesperson for American Airlines said, adding that no emergency was declared on the plane. The flight returned about an hour after departing.The spokesperson did not say what the potential issue was.No injuries were reported. Passengers deplaned and waited in the terminal until they could board a new plane.Maps from FlightAware, a flight tracking website, show the flight departed at 11:02 a.m. bound for Memphis, Tennessee, later turned around over Maryland and landed back at PHL.
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Daylight Shooting on South Philly Street
A Philadelphia man has been handed a 12-year sentence for a brazen daylight shooting on a South Philly street, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Kalief Ladson, 29, who was already a convicted felon, was sentenced for illegally possessing ammunition after he opened fire on a group of men, causing bystanders to run for cover.
Wanted NJ man found in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department says a man wanted in New Jersey was found in Wilkes-Barre. According to police, Friday officers were dispatched to the 30 block of Washington Street for a report of a man sitting inside her vehicle to whom she does not know. Upon arrival, police said […]
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say
State police in Delaware County are looking for two people in connection with a May 5 retail theft. The robbers stole about $14,300 in sunglasses from the LensCrafters at 539 Wilmington West Chester Pike in Glen Mills, troopers said in a release.They fled in a red or burgundy Honda Crosst…
"Frankie Beverly Way" in East Germantown dedicated to R&B soul legend Frankie Beverly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Saturday, more than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly. In a two-hour afternoon program, Beverly was joined by Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass, Mayor Cherelle Parker, renowned DJ Donnie Simpson, 107.9's Lady B and others to unveil the new "Frankie Beverly Way" street sign.The sign, which represents the 6000 block of North Norwood Street in East Germantown, currently stands at the intersection of North Norwood Street and Spencer Avenue. Beverly expressed his deep gratitude for all of the fans who showed up to the celebration."I just love you so...
How one Wilmington bus tour honors 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
One 76-year-old University of Delaware student had an idea. Karen Ingram had been cultivating interest in a particular chapter of Delaware history long before she enrolled. Now, about to earn her first master's degree this spring, almost all of her academic writings have surrounded this history. Her own experience led her to it. And this weekend, she got to share that passion on "The Trail to Desegregation."
Philadelphia Catholic school holds fundraiser for new building after devastating 2023 fire
Our Mother of Consolation Parish School held its annual "Golden Night" fundraiser at Chestnut Hill College, hoping to reach its goal of $50,000 to finish renovations.
Delco Day returns for year 9 — with a scrapple-themed menu
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delco Day — a celebration of Delaware County — returns for its ninth year. The holiday officially falls on June 10 as an...
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